The Senior Class will be hosting a school wide volleyball tournament on Wednesday the 11th at 11:30. Team entry is $12, and teachers play for free. Team uniforms are recommended. All upperclassmen winners will receive a free prom tickets, and all underclassmen winners will receive a $10 Aroma Joes gift card. Deadline to sign up is February 9th.
Bowdoin College/College Search Opportunities: As the spring semester kicks into gear, Bowdoin College is eager to share the following upcoming virtual events with interested students and their families who are interested in learning more about Bowdoin and the admissions process! The College Search Process: Finding Your Fit: From emails and social media to campus visits and interviews, there are many ways to research colleges and universities. How can you really find the information you value most? Join two Bowdoin admissions officers for a presentation and Q&A about how best to connect with admissions offices. Learn tips to understand and research your "non-negotiables"—those features that a great college should have to be considered home for you - Feb 5; 8 p.m. EST Bowdoin Basics for Students and Families: Get the basics on applying to Bowdoin in this information session hosted by a Bowdoin admissions officer. After a brief presentation on our admissions and student aid process, there will be time for students and parents to ask questions on everything from academic and career opportunities, campus life, living in coastal Maine, and more - Feb. 4; 6 p.m. EST Feb. 16; 8 p.m. EST The College Admissions Process for Parents and Family Members: What are you looking for? Location? Academic discipline? Food? Weather? Size? In this special information session for family members of high school juniors, a Bowdoin admissions officer will lay out the factors you and your student should consider to start building your college list. They'll lay out some first steps for your family to consider in your search and how to start exploring colleges that fit your criteria - Feb. 17; 8 p.m. EST Looking for more ways to connect with Bowdoin? Explore additional virtual events by going to https://calendar.bowdoin.edu/ Follow Bowdoin Admissions on Instagram February Fun Fact: Bowdoin sophomores return to campus early in the spring semester for a three-day Sophomore Bootcamp where they build professional toolkits — from resumes and cover letters to LinkedIn profiles — and start sketching out their career paths with the help of alumni and career staff. This Bootcamp gives students confidence and clarity about what comes next, right in the middle of their Bowdoin journey.
Best Buddies will be selling hot cocoa and cookies outside of the cafeteria during all three lunches on February 10th. You will have the option to add a note to the cookies. The cookies, along with the note, will be delivered to whom ever they choose, a friend, a teacher, a partner, or you can chose to bring it to someone at home. You can also just buy the cookies for themselves!
Schola will be meeting after school every Thursday until March 1 our deadline to finish the yearbook. Please come if you can!
For those interested in pursuing a career in the trades, the Maine Blue Collar Scholarship opportunity is now available. They are very excited to once again provide scholarships ranging from $1000 to $2500 to seniors pursuing a career in the trades. Please go to: https://mainebluecollar.com/scholarship-application/ to apply; the deadline to apply is April 15th.
For any students who are interested in learning more about what the U.S. Marines has to offer, SSG Justin Gowans will be here on Thursday, February 12th during all three lunches. He will be set-up at the table outside the cafeteria; please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!
SPANISH CLUB will be meeting on Monday, February 9th, before school at 7:25. Stop by Room C-200 for a snack and chat in Spanish!
Attention students and staff: Blind Date with a Book is BACK in the library for the month of February! Any student or staff who participates will be put in a drawing for some cool gift cards! How do you participate you might ask? Visit the library display for "blind dates" and check out the wrapped books - choose one that you would like to read - take it to the circulation desk - unwrap it - check it out - read it - and do a quick "review"! Once you have reviewed it, drop your review in the "prize box" and check out another blind date! You can read as many as you want for the month of february! The more books you read, the better your chance of winning! Questions: see Mrs. Tibbetts!
Senior Smash Volleyball Tournament
Just a reminder to all members of The Ram Jam that we have a meeting today after school to go through the first round of submissions! New members always welcome! See you at 2:15 in the library!
Seniors check your email to vote for the 2026 yearbook dedication. You have this week to vote!
The class of 2029 will be selling Valentine's Day candygrams Feb. 2-9 at all lunches! Send a candygram with a note for $1 to a special someone! Candygrams will be delivered on February 12th during advisory.
Today (and every Monday) CBE is selling cinnamon sugar pretzel bites with dipping sauce and salt pretzel bites with cheese sauce or mustard during all lunches at the concession stand! Come by the best tasting pretzel bites! Starting at a $1. Bring cash
The CBE program will be selling warm cinnamon sugar pretzel bites with icing dip and regular pretzel bites with a choice of hot cheese sauce or mustard. Come get the best tasting pretzel bites! We are selling through all lunches at the concession stand.
Bring cash :)
February at GHS: Celebrating Our Counselors, Theater, and Unified Sports
Welcome to February, Rams! We have an action-packed week ahead. First, we are celebrating National School Counselor Appreciation Week from February 2–6 to thank our counseling team for their vital support.
Our theater department is also taking center stage with the winter musical, Something Rotten!, with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Don’t forget about the Class of 2029 Candygram sale happening during lunches this week. Send a sweet note to someone special for just $1.
Finally, help us pack the gym this Tuesday at 3:30 PM for our Unified Basketball team's first home game against Falmouth!
Are you interested in attending a Model United Nations conference at USM in Gorham from May 13-May 15? Interested in learning about current global issues and developing public speaking, research, and diplomatic skills? Interested in a career in political science, international relations, history, law, government, or business? If so, attend an informational meeting in Mrs. Smith's room (portable B1) on Tuesday, February 10th after school. If you cannot attend, please see Mrs. Smith
For any students who are interested in learning more about what the U.S. Army has to offer, SSG Kristian Petersen will be here on Tuesday, February 10th, during all three lunches. He will be set-up at the table outside the cafeteria; please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!
The CBE program is now selling cinnamon sugar pretzel bites and dipping sauce along with regular pretzel bites and cheese or mustard! Every Monday is pretzel day. 4 pretzel bites for a dollar! Bring cash
For any students who are interested in learning more about what Thomas College has to offer, they are hosting their Winter Open House on Friday, February 13th from 9 am to 1 pm! Once you step on campus you’ll feel just how truly special the Thomas environment is. Meet faculty, current students, and athletics coaches! Go on a campus tour and if you’re ready, talk to Admissions about “On-the-Spot” Admissions! Get an answer while you’re on campus! For more information, contact Admissions at 207-859-1101. They do request that interested students register individually and in advance; please do so by going to - https://www.thomas.edu/upcoming-events/winter-open-house
Get your yearbook before they sell out!
